HK 621 — Introduction to Public Health

A critical analysis of current issues in public health, with emphasis on reviewing current literature and research pertinent to community public health programs.

STAT 503 — Statistical Methods for Biology

Introductory statistical methods, with emphasis on applications in biology. Topics include descriptive statistics, binomial and normal distributions, confidence interval estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, introduction to nonparametric testing, linear regression and correlation, goodness-of-fit tests, and contingency tables. Open only to majors related to the life sciences.

HSCI 547 — Fundamentals of Epidemiology

The use of epidemiological methods to study the adverse effects of environmental agents on human health. Study designs, association and causation, statistical analysis, bias and confounding, modeling of exposure-response relationships, molecular epidemiology, and investigation of disease outbreaks. The emphasis of the course is on analytical studies, quantitative measures of association and critical readings of current literature.

HSCI 575 — Introduction to Environmental Health

An introduction to chemical, physical and biological factors in the environment that affect the health of the community. This course examines health issues, scientific understanding of causes, and approaches to the control of major environmental health problems in industrialized and developed countries.

HK 57601 — Theoretical Foundations of Health Behavior

Examines the theoretical foundations of health behavior. Emphasizes the development of a conceptual framework for understanding and facilitating behavior enhancement, elimination, and/or maintenance in health promotion and education. Focuses on current theories regarding health-related behaviors.

CSR 590 — Public Health Administration

The course is designed in a way that students will engage in self-learning, group exercises, and partnership with the local health department. Students are assigned to groups of 3-4 students for the duration of the course to address the problems collaboratively. Through the use of case studies, videos, small group discussions, and service learning, students will explore the process of public health accreditation and acquire working knowledge about the topics of:

Community health assessment

Strategic thinking

Quality improvement

Sustainable programming

HHS 592 — Public Health Practicum

Integrates public health theory and practice in a professional setting. Students apply concepts from core and concentration courses, conduct projects and interact with a range of professionals in the designated setting.